Police are continuing to appeal for information after an unattended dinghy was found at Hihi Beach on 11 June.
The owner of the light blue dingy, approximately 6 feet with a worn off-white interior, has since come forward, however Police are still after witnesses who may have seen the dinghy prior to it being located.
New information suggests the vessel had been stolen prior to it being found abandoned.
A fishing net with floats, three freshly caught fish, a loose seat cushion and a wooden bench seat were located inside.
The general appearance of the dinghy indicates it was in use, so Police would like to rule out the vessel being linked to anyone missing or in distress.
As a precaution, we would like to appeal to the public for any information that may assist in identifying anyone seen in the boat or its recent movements.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Police and quote file number 260613/4295.
